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Venture Partners
A genuine investment partner with deep expertise in customer acquisition and marketing
Advisors To Our Portfolio Companies
Advisors To Our Portfolio Companies
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Customer Acquisition is Our Specialty
Our portfolio companies get to utilize SBVP’s sales, marketing, & customer acquisition experts who work with them to accelerate revenue growth. We provide expertise in the following areas…
Investments
SBVP Team
Dan Engel
Founder & Managing Partner
Daniel Hedden
Partner
Andrea Hurtado
Marketing & Platform Lead
Sarah Stark
Venture Capital Fund Operations
Jennifer Weisman
Fund Finances
Christy Noay
Research Assistant
What CEOs From Our Companies Say
“The insights, candid feedback, and introductions you’ve shared have made a real impact, and we’re incredibly grateful for how engaged and generous you’ve been with your time and networks…the context you’ve provided ahead of introductions, and the credibility you bring into those discussions, has helped us get to more strategic, honest conversations faster. ~$1.5M in Platform ARR…this isn’t just influenced, a number of these opportunities wouldn’t have been possible, or at least driven as quickly, without your help.”
Atoosa Campbell
Senior Director, Demand at Specright
“Of all the investors I’ve worked with over the years, I’ve never seen investors work as hard for their portfolio company in making meaningful introductions as Dan and Dan have proven to do.”
Craig Harris
CEO of BuyerCaddy
“You’ve really taught me how to correctly negotiate on deals. A masterclass.”
Joseph Rutakangwa
CEO of Rwazi
“I’m excited to share that we signed with [the largest client in the industry segment]. Thank you for the connection and the help.”
Yarden Gross
CEO – Orca AI
“Thanks for all of the intros, Dan. You guys are living up to your promise.“
Doktor Gurson
CEO and Co-Founder – Rad AI
“SBVP is the most valuable investor from day 1! You guys are awesome! This help is priceless.”
CEO of Spin AI
“You fulfilled the most important role of an investor which is to help the founder not give up or lose hope when things are at their darkest…”
Thompson Aderinkomi
CEO and Co-Founder – Nice Healthcare
Portfolio companies often say SBVP is their #1 value-add investor despite not being their largest investor.